Playtex Hip Hammock infant carriers

CPSC Recall #14-069 — December 19, 2013

Recall #14-069 Date: December 19, 2013 Remedy: Refund

Product

Playtex Hip Hammock infant carriers

Description

The buckles on the infant carrier straps can crack or break and an baby can fall.

Hazard

The buckles on the waist and shoulder straps can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the child.

Incidents / Injuries

Playtex has received 87 reports of the buckles cracking or breaking, including two reports of injuries, where one infant required emergency room treatment.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the carrier and contact Playtex for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.

Units Affected

About 305,000 and 36,000 in Canada

Sold At

Burlington Coat Factory, Target, Walmart, juvenile product, baby and discount stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from June 2004 through December 2008 and January 2010 in Canada for about $40 for the basic model and $60 for the deluxe model.  

Manufactured In

China